Our chef was amazing -- I can't remember his name, but he works in Lexington on the weekends and…read moreIrmo during the week. He did a great job and really made the experience enjoyable. The hostess was also very friendly, greeting us when we came in and again when we were leaving. Our server was Jasmin, and unfortunately she didn't seem very friendly. She placed our bowls of soup out of reach, rarely refilled our drinks (only once, and that was because another server was filling them), and never checked in with us. When we asked questions, she seemed distracted and was looking behind us rather than engaging with us. When she brought the to-go boxes, she held them behind us instead of placing them in front of us. We were honestly thankful that another server stepped in to help, because we felt like we were inconveniencing Jasmin. I just wish we had cash so we could have tipped the cook and the other server separately.

Yum. I ordered the chicken and lobster with teriyaki's sauce and a few sushi's. Everything was…read moregreat! We didn't want to wait for the grill area so we sat on the ordering side which only side and it was quick and great! Full bar and great service!

I've visited another Konnichiwa location before, but this Lexington, South Carolina location is…read morestill a win for me. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted warmly, and the service throughout the meal was attentive without being overbearing. The food absolutely delivered. The Red Lobster Roll and the Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice are at the top of my list--fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Everything came out in a timely manner and tasted just as good as it looked. Overall, great atmosphere, excellent service, and consistently delicious food. I'll definitely be back!

Sunday Funday ... my wife found this spot on Tik Tok .... Upon entering we were greeted immediately…read morewith a smile. The actual location is very vibrant with an open floor plan that allows a lot of light ...now with the food ... I'll start by saying whoever made the sweet t needs a raise .... The menu is a lot but a good type of a lot with many choices. I ended up getting the Mr. ALLI-G Roll and the Red Snapper Bowl. Well welll well ... yelp family this Alli-G Roll we better than expected lol ... fried to perfection. Also the gator wasn't over cooked ... you can tell the preparers take their time and every dish has a different touch of excellence. Now for the Snapper Bowl .... I highly recommend ... the food bowl was delivered and I could still se the steam which I loved ... all the veggies were fresh fresh you could taste it. The snapper was amazing also. This spot leaves the extra seasoning up to you ... BUT your table has a bottle of yum yum sauce and you don't have to keep asking. Most importantly they are not stingy on the portions. I had half of my sushi rolls left and half of my bowl. Kudos to the staff also with the recommendations and setting the expectation of the dishes. They also worked as a team ... one waiter didn't see our drinks on the table and immediately asked if we put our order in. This was def worth the 35 min drive from the other side of town be sure to check them out. And another round of applause for the staff. I'll be back SOON .

We had a 5pm reservation on Mothers Day, which we finally sat down at 6pm. The place was crazy busy…read moreso we kind of expected it. Once seated our waitress was really nice. The guy who did the hibachi grill was outstanding. I had the steak and chicken which was great, although I liked the chicken better! Went home with enough for at least one meal! Would definitely go back, but probably not on a holiday like Mothers Day.

We had such a great time dining here. We didn't make a reservation so there was a short wait so we…read moregrabbed a drink at the bar, by the time he was done making the drinks our table was ready. Food was delicious, rice perfectly seasoned and sushi and scallops were flavorful. The restaurant was dimly lit, clean and we had great service and presentation. I was hesitant after looking at the reviews but everything was good and i definitely will go back. Taste of the rice is going to be subjective to what you're used to. I'm from St Louis so our rice is normally dark and flavorful and the rice we had here was good to me! I saw other complaints about it being greasy or too salty which it's fried rice, you can't fry it without oil and nobody wants rice with no flavor.

Love the fried sushi and teriyaki chicken. Just recently discovered this place and now I'm hooked!read more

Great food and service! Tender steak, awesome sashimi with little pops of caviar, nice soup and…read moresalad. Even my meal-shy partner found lots of options to enjoy. Great, extensive selection. Will be visiting again. Outdoor dining options.

It is still the best sushi bar in the Southeast. They have the largest variety of fresh fish and…read moreother seafood, but they also make traditional chicken and steaks. The owner / chef Ryo takes care in what he's making and shows great pride in his finished product and it tastes great too. He gets fish that other restaurants do not have access to or have chosen not to purchase. I have seen flying fish, jellyfish, fresh Cobia, fresh Spanish mackerel, live clams and scallops and other seafood that you cannot obtain anywhere else. If you are looking for the best sushi in the area, you don't need to go anywhere else. You can go anywhere and buy a California roll but that is really not what I would consider sushi that's like going to Ruth Chris steakhouse and ordering a hot hot dog.

The fact that I'm the only Asian customer at this place says it all…read more I ordered Inakaya Fried Chicken, which is a split bone chicken wing per their menu. I was given chicken nuggets and told they don't have chicken wings... Glad I found their menu online to prove I wasn't crazy. Everything is either overcooked, dry, or super salty. No idea why this place was even packed. Sushi rice was dry. The chicken nugget thing mentioned above was overly dry and salty. Tonkotsu Ramen was overcooked. Either they chose the wrong type of noodle or let it sit forever before serving it. The two slices of meat that came with the ramen was maybe from pork chop meat? Usually it's made with cha shew meat or pork belly. Two super lean and dry slices of meat made the bowl look like a joke. The noodle was salty enough that I don't even want to try the broth. Edamame was okay. Other than the fact that they don't look appetizing, the shell was brownish and many bean pockets (if you know what I was trying to say) were empty, that's probably the best dish on the table. If you want sushi or ramen or anything that's on their menu, do yourself a favor and please try to find it somewhere else.

Food is delicious, service was good and place was comfortable and modern. Plenty to choose from the…read moremenu has something for everyone.

This is one of the best places for Ramen around. Prices are not super great, but the servings are…read morehuge! Absolutely delicious. Cannot recommend highly enough.

I've been going to Menkoi for years & it's the best ramen I've found! I highly recommend the spicy…read more(beef) ramen. They are always quick and consistent. For more eats & adventures follow me on Instagram @thesodascene

I have mixed feelings…read more I ordered a ramen soup with pork. It tasted 'ok'. Not the worst I've had, not the best. I was happy to try it though. What I didn't really like was their policy of charging money for tap water. You don't expect this in America. I went to their soda machine to get some water, thinking there would be some cheap $0.01 plastic cups, and that's when I saw a sign saying you have to pay for water. NOT what I expected after ordering and paying for a ramen soup. I asked if there was any way to get a free cup of water, thinking maybe they kept the cups behind the counter, and they said no, you have to buy a cup for the tap water. In my mind, if you have to nickle and dime us $0.50 for tap water, you're doing things wrong as a business. Charge what you have to so people don't have to ask about paying money for tap water and you don't have to put up stupid signs saying you have to pay for water. I mean, come on. That looks SO PETTY and CHEAP! This place was so low life, they even had signs saying don't sit down until you order something taped on the walls all around the restaurant. That really made it look cheap. Where am I, China? Pakistan? Didn't feel like Japan... and certainly didn't feel like America. I didn't try to use the restroom. I don't know if they charge a fee for that... or the toilet paper... I think we as a society need to strongly push back against this type of 'fee' trend in restaurants. Yea, it's their business and they can run it the way they want, but I can also give a poor review and not come back. Your choice. I would of tipped the worker $3-4 based on service. Instead I was charged $0.50 and won't come back.

Miyabi Jr express located in Lexington, is closest hibachi to Chapin with a 31 minute drive. Being…read morethat the drive over and back for Chapin residents will take you hour minimum is unfortunate. This restaurant is set up just like the one in Florence we enjoyed except there is more indoor seating table/booths. Our food was made to order with no complaints by me. The pricing is adequate for the portion received. The staff on night we arrived were socially pleasant. Other than the distance the other negative for me is that they close at 9pm on weekends. You be the judge if this is early or about right.

Hours weren't updated on Sunday to inform customers they would be closed for Super Bowl Sunday and…read morewas looking forward to trying it since I loved Miyabi! They had a sign up on the door. Will review again when they are open.

I came in and the service was horrible...... The waiter was flirting with me and harassing me. And…read morewhen we ordered the food it came Raw!!! it was horrible i even saw roaches on the floor!!

Pleasantly surprised! I ordered chicken hibachi and everything had great flavor. It tasted…read morehealthier to me than most hibachi places. I ordered miso soup for my wife because she was not feeling well and she enjoyed it. My kids went to town on the noodles and chicken. I will be back soon to try the filet mignon hibachi!

The sushi and tempura were amazing--fresh, flavorful, and well-prepared. The portions were good,…read moreand everything came out quickly. Definitely a great spot if you're craving quality Japanese food.

My family and I have diner here for years, and we keep on coming here be: a. Obviously for the…read moredelicious food, but, B. Because of how hospitable they are. All of the staff we talked to (the hostess, our waiter, the manager, to even the sushi cooks, all of them are so welcoming! But other than the great service, their boats are a big time favorite, always hits. And the sushi, with the fresh fish, is just Incredible. Overall, this is a fan favorite for a reason!